Grinding noise when shifting gears

tight means tight.............

Idle it low as you can.........just so it runs ok after it warms up..........then check and tighten the bottom front and upper rear motor mounts and brackets...............then adjust the shifter linkage......get it just right because its very sensitive...............if you don't stop before you shift.........you will eventually tear something up in the trans..............

Thanks for the quick reply. I have been having trouble with it idling anyway. Had to adjust the throttle play and cant seem to get it to idle right now. (nother problem for another day i guess-if i use the idle knob on the side of the engine it will not affect the idle at all, have to adjust it at the handlebar with the throttle cable, something is out of whack). i will try and adjust the linkage, from what i hear this can be a pain. We'll see i guess.